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.62 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Yellow Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
.62 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Yellow Gold Dangle Drop Earrings

.62 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Yellow Gold Dangle Drop Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

The incredible detail and craftsmanship of these earrings is not easily found in todays creations. The surface of these earrings are platinum while the backs are 18k yellow gold.

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Late 19th Century Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Christian Dior GROSSE Door Knocker Glow Circle Hoop Crystals Drop Clip Earrings
Christian Dior GROSSE Door Knocker Glow Circle Hoop Crystals Drop Clip Earrings

Christian Dior GROSSE Door Knocker Glow Circle Hoop Crystals Drop Clip Earrings

By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

A very beautiful pair of earrings, signed at the back. Come with original card.

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1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Gold Plate

French 19th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Earrings
French 19th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Earrings

French 19th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Earrings

Located in Poitiers, FR

Our opinion : At first lever- back earrings, they were transformed by their previous owner to be worn as stud earrings.

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 18th Century Diamond Princess Pendeloque Drop Earrings Gold Portuguese
Antique 18th Century Diamond Princess Pendeloque Drop Earrings Gold Portuguese

Antique 18th Century Diamond Princess Pendeloque Drop Earrings Gold Portuguese

Located in Lisbon, PT

Secured to reverse with their original lever-back fitting. These earrings are in excellent condition, displaying a stunning patina to the gold.

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18th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Triple-Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold (≈0.90 ct/ea)
Triple-Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold (≈0.90 ct/ea)

Triple-Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold (≈0.90 ct/ea)

Located in MONTMORENCY, FR

Technical Sheet: Metal: 18K White Gold (750‰), French “Eagle’s Head” hallmark Diamonds: 6 total (3 per earring), brilliant cut, approx. 0.90 ct per earring (≈1.80 ct total) Color ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique Gold and Cabochon Garnet Pendant Earrings with Repoussé Decoration
Antique Gold and Cabochon Garnet Pendant Earrings with Repoussé Decoration

Antique Gold and Cabochon Garnet Pendant Earrings with Repoussé Decoration

Located in New York, NY

A pair of antique Georgian period gold and close-backed garnet earrings, the long pendants of tapering design and set with oval, pear, and round cabochon garnets surrounded by applie...

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1830s Georgian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Garnet

Victorian Persian Turquoise Flower Dangle Drop Earrings Forget Me Not Gold
Victorian Persian Turquoise Flower Dangle Drop Earrings Forget Me Not Gold

Victorian Persian Turquoise Flower Dangle Drop Earrings Forget Me Not Gold

Located in New York, NY

The earrings have lever backs. The earrings are 10 Karat Gold.

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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique White Gold 0.66ct Old European Floating Diamond Hexagon Stud Earrings
Antique White Gold 0.66ct Old European Floating Diamond Hexagon Stud Earrings

Antique White Gold 0.66ct Old European Floating Diamond Hexagon Stud Earrings

Located in Montclair, NJ

-- Stone(s) -- (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Prong Set - J Color - VS1 Clarity - 0.66ctw (exact) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 1.77 Grams Backing: Posts...

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19th Century Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Black Onyx Torpedo Marcasite Dangle Earrings 2.5" Sterling Antique 1920
Art Deco Black Onyx Torpedo Marcasite Dangle Earrings 2.5" Sterling Antique 1920

Art Deco Black Onyx Torpedo Marcasite Dangle Earrings 2.5" Sterling Antique 1920

Located in New York, NY

They are Sterling Silver. The earrings have screw backs which may be easily converted to posts if desired.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Marcasite, Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 18K/14K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Floral Earrings
Antique Victorian 18K/14K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Floral Earrings

Antique Victorian 18K/14K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Floral Earrings

Located in Great Neck, NY

The backings of the earrings are 18k yellow gold while the main floral part of the earrings have 14k yellow gold back with silver top.

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1890s Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Round Silver Star Drop Earrings with Gilt Finish
Antique Victorian Round Silver Star Drop Earrings with Gilt Finish

Antique Victorian Round Silver Star Drop Earrings with Gilt Finish

Located in London, GB

Measuring diameter 1.5cm / .59 inches, they are unmarked but test for silver. The earrings are in very good condition, there is some denting to the back of one earring.

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Antique Diamond Ruby Silver 14 Karat Gold Flower Drop Earrings
Antique Diamond Ruby Silver 14 Karat Gold Flower Drop Earrings

Antique Diamond Ruby Silver 14 Karat Gold Flower Drop Earrings

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Antique silver gold-backed earrings in the shape of flowers are set with one large old cut old mine diamond.

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1870s Unknown Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Silver, 14k Gold

GIA Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Heart Shape 3.88 CTW Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
GIA Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Heart Shape 3.88 CTW Earrings 18K Yellow Gold

GIA Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Heart Shape 3.88 CTW Earrings 18K Yellow Gold

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold with yellow gold backing and secure screw backs, the earrings provide both safety and comfort.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold

Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Garnet Dangle Earrings, Circa 1820
Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Garnet Dangle Earrings, Circa 1820

Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Garnet Dangle Earrings, Circa 1820

Located in Houston, TX

The garnets are foil backed and the earrings should not be submersed in liquid.

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Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Antique Chinese Floral Gilt Sterling Filigree Lantern Dangle Drop Earrings
Antique Chinese Floral Gilt Sterling Filigree Lantern Dangle Drop Earrings

Antique Chinese Floral Gilt Sterling Filigree Lantern Dangle Drop Earrings

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The lanterns have a great amount of decorative filagree work with filagree flower top portions. The earrings have their original screw backs. They measure a nice, long 2.6"

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Jade, Tourmaline, Silver

Antique Gold Coral and Diamond Drop Earrings, 1900-1910 (*UK DELIVERY ONLY)
Antique Gold Coral and Diamond Drop Earrings, 1900-1910 (*UK DELIVERY ONLY)

Antique Gold Coral and Diamond Drop Earrings, 1900-1910 (*UK DELIVERY ONLY)

Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire

A pair of pre-Art Deco 9ct gold screw-back earrings featuring natural coral drops and old-cut diamonds.

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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Gold

1925 Art Deco Sterling Silver Marcasite and Carnelian Cherry Earrings
1925 Art Deco Sterling Silver Marcasite and Carnelian Cherry Earrings

1925 Art Deco Sterling Silver Marcasite and Carnelian Cherry Earrings

Located in Lexington, KY

The dangles are articulated so that these earrings can catch the light from all directions! These earrings have screw-backs, so anyone can wear them!

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1920s Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Carnelian, Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Victorian 14K Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond and Pearl Quatrefoil Earrings
Victorian 14K Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond and Pearl Quatrefoil Earrings

Victorian 14K Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond and Pearl Quatrefoil Earrings

Located in Venice, CA

They are unmarked but acid test as 14k gold. The earrings have screw backs with beautiful flower-shaped backings.

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1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century Fine Pearls Peridot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Poissardes Earrings
French 19th Century Fine Pearls Peridot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Poissardes Earrings

French 19th Century Fine Pearls Peridot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Poissardes Earrings

Located in Poitiers, FR

The earrings slip on from the back. Height : 4,5 cm approximately, width : 7 mm approximately, thickness : 4 mm approximately.

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19th Century French Empire Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Diamond and Black Enamel Drop Dangle Yellow Gold Earrings
Antique Victorian Diamond and Black Enamel Drop Dangle Yellow Gold Earrings

Antique Victorian Diamond and Black Enamel Drop Dangle Yellow Gold Earrings

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The open circle or moon shaped bottom has black enamel with a diamond and circle gold design. The earrings have post backs and replacement 14k backs.

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19th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Masriera 18KT Gold Enamel Earrings with 2.48Ct. Emeralds and .88Ct. of Diamonds
Masriera 18KT Gold Enamel Earrings with 2.48Ct. Emeralds and .88Ct. of Diamonds

Masriera 18KT Gold Enamel Earrings with 2.48Ct. Emeralds and .88Ct. of Diamonds

By Masriera

Located in New York, NY

The soft colors lend themselves to a pastel like palette of soft pinks,peach,lilac,blue and ivory. The earrings have a post back and a french clip. They can be easily adjusted for no...

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1890s Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 18K Gold & Sterling Silver Diamond Stud Earrings, Circa 1920
Art Deco 18K Gold & Sterling Silver Diamond Stud Earrings, Circa 1920

Art Deco 18K Gold & Sterling Silver Diamond Stud Earrings, Circa 1920

Located in Rotterdam, NL

The threaded posts are thicker than modern posts, which is typical for antique screw-back earrings and provides additional stability when worn.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Chinese Bat Carved Jade Earrings Rare Art Deco Art Nouveau Silver
Antique Chinese Bat Carved Jade Earrings Rare Art Deco Art Nouveau Silver

Antique Chinese Bat Carved Jade Earrings Rare Art Deco Art Nouveau Silver

Located in New York, NY

The earrings have silver screw backs which can be easily converted if desired.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Jade, Silver

Georgian 15kt Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings, Circa 1790
Georgian 15kt Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings, Circa 1790

Georgian 15kt Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings, Circa 1790

Located in Napoli, IT

Beautiful Georgian period Diamond drop earrings of lovely design Close back, hand crafted of solid 15 KT gold topped by silver – tested – 1790/1810 ca English origin Articulate to sw...

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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

6.79 Carat Certified Colombian Minor Emerald Diamond Removable Drop Earrings PT
6.79 Carat Certified Colombian Minor Emerald Diamond Removable Drop Earrings PT

6.79 Carat Certified Colombian Minor Emerald Diamond Removable Drop Earrings PT

Located in New York, NY

Color: Deep Green, Transparent extreme Fine Color Quality ( Natural emeralds are commonly enhanced: but this one is only Minor clarity enhancement , which is considered as very hig...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Victorian Etruscan Urn Shell Dangle Drop Earrings 14 Karat Gold, circa 1860
Victorian Etruscan Urn Shell Dangle Drop Earrings 14 Karat Gold, circa 1860

Victorian Etruscan Urn Shell Dangle Drop Earrings 14 Karat Gold, circa 1860

Located in New York, NY

The posts are later additions and are 10 Karat gold. The earrings will be sent with the comfortable plastic backs.

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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, 15k Gold

Pair of Antique Diamond Stud Earrings in original mounts 3.22 carats GIA E/F VS
Pair of Antique Diamond Stud Earrings in original mounts 3.22 carats GIA E/F VS

Pair of Antique Diamond Stud Earrings in original mounts 3.22 carats GIA E/F VS

Located in London, GB

Each diamond has been certificated by GIA. The earring posts are screw back and have a faultless mechanism.

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1890s English Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Gold Tone Figural Clip on Earrings
Vintage Gold Tone Figural Clip on Earrings

Vintage Gold Tone Figural Clip on Earrings

$245

H 0.25 in W 0.75 in L 1 in

Vintage Gold Tone Figural Clip on Earrings

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The clips themselves are often padded with soft cushions to provide a secure yet gentle fit, ensuring they stay in place while being worn. The back of the earrings typically features...

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Late 19th Century Baroque Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Multicolor Moonglow Glass and Rhinestone Cluster Clip-On Earrings
Vintage Multicolor Moonglow Glass and Rhinestone Cluster Clip-On Earrings

Vintage Multicolor Moonglow Glass and Rhinestone Cluster Clip-On Earrings

Located in Milford, DE

Set in silver-tone metal, these mid-century earrings have secure clip-on backs and a scalloped setting that adds charm and texture.

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Early 20th Century American Artisan Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Art Deco 3.80ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Earrings, c.1920s
Art Deco 3.80ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Earrings, c.1920s

Art Deco 3.80ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Earrings, c.1920s

Located in London, GB

These endearing pair of diamond cluster earrings date back to the artistic Art Deco era. Set to centre of each earring is a 0.70 carat old cut with smaller eight cut diamonds surroun...

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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Kalo Chicago Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Leaf Earrings, 1910
Kalo Chicago Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Leaf Earrings, 1910

Kalo Chicago Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Leaf Earrings, 1910

By Kalo

Located in Lexington, KY

These screw-back earrings date to 1910 and are beautifully detailed with veins through each leaf and vines at the tops!

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Platinum Art Deco Diamond Clip-On Earrings, Old European Cut, 1920
Platinum Art Deco Diamond Clip-On Earrings, Old European Cut, 1920

Platinum Art Deco Diamond Clip-On Earrings, Old European Cut, 1920

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1920s Antique platinum Art Deco lever-back diamond earrings. The earrings are clip-on with lever backs.

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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Natural Coral Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings Art Deco Hollywood Regency
Natural Coral Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings Art Deco Hollywood Regency

Natural Coral Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings Art Deco Hollywood Regency

Located in New York, NY

They are approximately G-H-I color and VS clarity and they total approximately .70 ct. The earrings have clip backs but posts could be easily added if desired.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Gold

Blooming Radiance: 1940’s Ruby and Diamond Floral Earrings in Yellow Gold
Blooming Radiance: 1940’s Ruby and Diamond Floral Earrings in Yellow Gold

Blooming Radiance: 1940’s Ruby and Diamond Floral Earrings in Yellow Gold

Located in Wailea, HI

Designed with comfortable clip-on backs, these earrings are as practical as they are beautiful.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Retro Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow and White Gold Small Scale Cushion Shaped Earrings with Diamonds
18K Yellow and White Gold Small Scale Cushion Shaped Earrings with Diamonds

18K Yellow and White Gold Small Scale Cushion Shaped Earrings with Diamonds

Located in Palm Beach, FL

That's a lot of punch for these 5/8 inch diameter earrings. On the back plate of one earring is stamped 267 (for the total diamond weight) and on the other earring is stamped 750 (fo...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Modern Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Arts & Crafts Faux Stone Earrings - Unsigned - U.S.A. - Early 20th Century
Arts & Crafts Faux Stone Earrings - Unsigned - U.S.A. - Early 20th Century

Arts & Crafts Faux Stone Earrings - Unsigned - U.S.A. - Early 20th Century

Located in Chatham, CA

Arts & Crafts screw back earrings with acrylic stones and strap work details - silver tone metal - unsigned - U.S.A. - early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Earring Backs

Antique Empire 14 Karat Gold Hoops Scallop Ornaments
Antique Empire 14 Karat Gold Hoops Scallop Ornaments

Antique Empire 14 Karat Gold Hoops Scallop Ornaments

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This rare pair of 14kt gold hoop earrings dates back to the second decade of the nineteenth century.

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1810s Empire Antique Earring Backs

Materials

14k Gold

Victorian Citrine Rose Cut Diamond Earring Necklace Set
Victorian Citrine Rose Cut Diamond Earring Necklace Set

Victorian Citrine Rose Cut Diamond Earring Necklace Set

Located in South Pasadena, CA

WEIGHT: 58.7 gross grams. EARRING BACKS: clip backs from a more recent vintage.

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1890s Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

12 Carat Amethyst Earrings Pendant Necklace Gold Victorian Engraved Parure 1870
12 Carat Amethyst Earrings Pendant Necklace Gold Victorian Engraved Parure 1870

12 Carat Amethyst Earrings Pendant Necklace Gold Victorian Engraved Parure 1870

Located in New York, NY

The earrings have wonderful French lever backs. The pendant/brooch and earrings have matching designs.

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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Couture Depose France Set Poured Glass Earrings & Lampwork Glass Necklace Parure
Couture Depose France Set Poured Glass Earrings & Lampwork Glass Necklace Parure

Couture Depose France Set Poured Glass Earrings & Lampwork Glass Necklace Parure

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

The reflections of the silver bases seen through clearer patches of the warm mottled colors make the glass appear to be the fossilized resin of coniferous trees known as amber. On th...

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1920s French Artisan Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Amber, Citrine, Topaz, Moonstone, Pearl, Silver, Brass, Gilt Metal, Gold

Italian cameo pendant & pearl earrings set
Italian cameo pendant & pearl earrings set

Italian cameo pendant & pearl earrings set

$15,000 / set

W 1.75 in D 0.5 in L 3 in

Italian cameo pendant & pearl earrings set

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Kenilworth, US

The pendant is accompanied by a pair of matching hinge back mabé pearl earrings in 18K gold settings, along with a single white diamond which is flanked by a pair of smaller cognac d...

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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Brown Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold

ArtNouveau Antique ArtistSigned Peacocks Set HandWrought Earrings & Brooch
ArtNouveau Antique ArtistSigned Peacocks Set HandWrought Earrings & Brooch

ArtNouveau Antique ArtistSigned Peacocks Set HandWrought Earrings & Brooch

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Chicago, IL

"Sterling" is stamped on the 1.5-inch-diameter screw-back earrings, while the matching larger brooch fastens with a sterling-silver pin.

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Sterling Silver, Copper

Italian Grand Tour Period Angel Skin Coral Earrings and Brooch Pendant
Italian Grand Tour Period Angel Skin Coral Earrings and Brooch Pendant

Italian Grand Tour Period Angel Skin Coral Earrings and Brooch Pendant

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

There are small loops at the back of the earrings which indicate they too had detachable urns, however these have been lost to history.

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19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Coral

French 19th Century Cameo Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Earrings Set
French 19th Century Cameo Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Earrings Set

French 19th Century Cameo Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Earrings Set

Located in Poitiers, FR

The hanging system is a pin with safety hook. The earrings are gold lever- back earrings, each set with profiles of different young people, surrounded by the same blue enamel decorat...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Rare Sterling Silver Jewelry Suite by The Kalo Shop
Rare Sterling Silver Jewelry Suite by The Kalo Shop

Rare Sterling Silver Jewelry Suite by The Kalo Shop

By The Kalo Shop

Located in Atlanta, GA

The set consists of a pair of screw back earrings (0.9" height), a bracelet with box clip (6.75" in circumvention), a pin brooch (1.4" width), and chocker necklace (14.5" length).

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1920s American Modern Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Sterling Silver

French, 19th Century, Fine Pearl Ruby Black Enamel Napoleon 3 Set
French, 19th Century, Fine Pearl Ruby Black Enamel Napoleon 3 Set

French, 19th Century, Fine Pearl Ruby Black Enamel Napoleon 3 Set

Located in Poitiers, FR

The attachment system of the antique brooch is a pin with safety. The earrings are attached to the back of the earrings with a breakaway.

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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...

English 19th Century Louis XVI St. Oil on Canvas Painting
English 19th Century Louis XVI St. Oil on Canvas Painting

English 19th Century Louis XVI St. Oil on Canvas Painting

By Sir Peter Lely

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

She is wearing an exquisite pearl necklace and earrings with her hair tied back. The painting retains its original giltwood frame with a fine mottled design and charming richly carve...

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19th Century English Louis XVI Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Hobe Sterling Jewelled Spray, 1930s
Hobe Sterling Jewelled Spray, 1930s

Hobe Sterling Jewelled Spray, 1930s

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Large spray of 2 toned leaves and flower buds with matching screw back fitted earrings. 4" spray. Earrings: 1" Excellent condition

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Early Gripoix Flower Suite
Early Gripoix Flower Suite

Early Gripoix Flower Suite

By Maison Gripoix

Located in New York, NY

Flower brooch is a double brooch clip and earrings have clip back fittings. Brooch 2.5" x 1.5".

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel

Pair of Late Victorian Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Pair of Late Victorian Ruby and Diamond Earrings

Pair of Late Victorian Ruby and Diamond Earrings

Located in London, GB

A pair of late Victorian ruby and diamond earrings, each in the form of a flower, centrally-set with a round ruby, surrounded by five petals, each set with a pear-shaped ruby surroun...

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1890s Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Edwardian Pair of Pearl and Diamond Earrings
Edwardian Pair of Pearl and Diamond Earrings

Edwardian Pair of Pearl and Diamond Earrings

Located in London, GB

Unmarked tested as Platinum (earrings) and 9ct Gold (screw back fittings). A pair of Edwardian natural pearl and diamond drop earrings in Good condition A delightful pair of Edwardi...

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Early 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Silver

Antique Sapphire And Rose Cut Diamond Gold Earrings
Antique Sapphire And Rose Cut Diamond Gold Earrings

Antique Sapphire And Rose Cut Diamond Gold Earrings

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique earrings centered with navy blue colour sapphire in rose cut facets with a diameter of 9mm×8.5mm each flanked with several rose cut diamonds in earrings setting mix of 10k go...

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1880s Antique Earring Backs

Materials

Sapphire, 10k Gold

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Antique Earring Backs For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of antique earring backs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. Our collection of antique earring backs includes designs that are universally popular, but Victorian and Edwardian styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Dario Ferrara, FANCS V by Simona Elia and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Browse our collection of 167 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for rose cut antique earring backs and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and old mine cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of antique earring backs, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Antique Earring Backs?

On average, antique earring backs at 1stDibs sell for $2,895, while they’re typically $206 on the low end and $163,333 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Earrings for You

In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.

Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.

Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.

While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.